Shoulder Blade Pain: Recovery Tips for Sudden Discomfort
Shoulder blade pain? Hello Director Chen: My mother is 60 years old and is always busy. She often experiences body aches. Yesterday, after lifting a heavy object, she suddenly said that her right scapula collapsed and was in excruciating pain, crying out. It has been two days, an...
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Hello Miss Jiajia: Here are my responses to your related questions and suggestions: 1. This may be a muscle strain near the scapula; you can apply pressure to the area around the scapula to confirm if it is a muscle strain. 2. If there are no obvious tender points, you should con...[Read More] Shoulder Blade Pain: Recovery Tips for Sudden Discomfort
Understanding Stroke Rehabilitation: Addressing Communication Challenges
Stroke rehabilitation Hello, Director Chen! My father is 72 years old and has been in declining health since undergoing gastric surgery three years ago. He had a stroke a year ago and has been receiving rehabilitation therapy daily. He seems to be irritable, speaks less, and some...
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Hello: Regarding your inquiry, I would like to provide some explanations and suggestions: 1. A stroke affecting the frontal lobe of the brain often leads to emotional changes; if the language center is affected, it can result in aphasia, which may manifest as difficulty in unders...[Read More] Understanding Stroke Rehabilitation: Addressing Communication Challenges
Understanding Laser Therapy in Rehabilitation: Alternatives and Insights
Laser therapy Hello, Director Chen! A few years ago, I underwent laser treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction, but it was unsuccessful, and I had to have surgery. Now I am undergoing rehabilitation and also receiving laser therapy. I find it hard to accept and have many ques...
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Hello Ms. Sala: Here is the response to your inquiry along with my suggestions: 1. Lasers can be categorized into three main types based on their power: surgical, pigmentation removal, and pain and circulation treatment. 2. The lasers used in rehabilitation are low-power lasers, ...[Read More] Understanding Laser Therapy in Rehabilitation: Alternatives and Insights
Managing Wrist Pathology: Overcoming Challenges in Ultrasound Therapy
Wrist tunnel syndrome Hello Director Chen: I have carpal tunnel syndrome, and during ultrasound treatment, even at the lowest dosage, I always feel a lot of discomfort, making it impossible to proceed with the treatment. My wrist is naturally not improving. What should I do? Than...
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Hello, in response to your questions and to provide you with suggestions: 1. The form of ultrasound output can be adjusted. Continuous output tends to concentrate heat, which may lead to a sensation of acidity or discomfort; you may ask the therapist to switch to intermittent o...[Read More] Managing Wrist Pathology: Overcoming Challenges in Ultrasound Therapy
Effective Strategies to Alleviate Calf Pain During Rehabilitation
Calf pain? Hello, Director Chen! My outer calf muscles hurt after standing for an hour, and I experience soreness when walking at a slower pace. The pain intensifies significantly after walking more than 4 or 5 kilometers. I have been undergoing rehabilitation for three weeks, an...
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Hello Ms. Chen: Here are my suggestions for you: 1. At home, in addition to applying heat and ointments, you can perform acupressure on the Yanglingquan point located about one inch below the head of the fibula on the outer side of the calf, as well as on the fourth and fifth met...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Alleviate Calf Pain During Rehabilitation
Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Rehabilitation
Numbness in both hands? Hello, Director Chen! Recently, I've experienced sudden numbness in my right palm that lasts for a few seconds and then disappears. I haven't been doing any heavy household chores. Sometimes, after my right hand goes numb, my left hand also exper...
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Hello Ms. Kiwi: Here are a few suggestions: 1. It may be carpal tunnel syndrome, caused by prolonged overuse of the flexor muscles in the palm, leading to inflammation or swelling that compresses the median nerve; this often results in waking up with numbness during the night. 2....[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Rehabilitation
Understanding Rehabilitation: Heat Therapy and Neck Treatment Guidelines
Rehabilitation issues? Hello, Director! My mother went for rehabilitation, and she got a burn with blisters from an overheating hot pack. Her neck is now being treated with infrared light. I would like to ask if it is necessary to use the infrared light for a full 15 minutes befo...
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1. A heat pack or infrared therapy for ten minutes is sufficient; adequate flexibility and circulation are achieved without needing 15 to 20 minutes. 2. Once the heat dissipates, the effect may diminish slightly, but the flexibility remains, and traction is still effective.[Read More] Understanding Rehabilitation: Heat Therapy and Neck Treatment Guidelines
Understanding Outer Thigh Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Lateral thigh cramping pain? Hello Director Chen: I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the outer side of my right thigh recently. It's not a cramp! During the pain, the muscles tend to knot up, making it difficult to sit or sleep. The only relief I find is thr...
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1. It may be caused by muscle overuse (commonly seen in activities such as gymnastics or yoga) or by lumbar disc herniation compressing the nerves. 2. You can visit a rehabilitation specialist for an examination, and based on the findings, treatments such as heat therapy, electri...[Read More] Understanding Outer Thigh Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Navigating Autism: A Mother's Journey and Concerns After Four Years of Therapy
Children with autism During my first childbirth, I experienced a difficult labor that lasted for three days and nights before I had to undergo a cesarean section. My son may have suffered from cerebral hypoxia, which could affect his future development. Before he turned one, I be...
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1. Autism must be diagnosed before the age of 2 and a half, characterized by a lack of social interaction, self-stimulatory behaviors, solitary play, and making nonsensical sounds, along with the persistence of subsequent symptoms. 2. While early intervention is ideal, any time p...[Read More] Navigating Autism: A Mother's Journey and Concerns After Four Years of Therapy
Is Calcium Deficiency Affecting Your Health? Expert Insights for Seniors
Are you lacking calcium? Hello, Dr. Chen! My mother is 60 years old, and her health check-ups consistently show total cholesterol levels exceeding 200. Her bone density is good and not osteoporotic. She used to love small dried fish but no longer dares to eat them. Drinking milk ...
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1. Drinking milk may cause bloating, which could be due to a deficiency in lactase. You can mix equal parts of milk and oat milk to gradually stimulate lactase production. If this does not work, consider low-lactose or even lactose-free milk powder. 2. The formation of stones i...[Read More] Is Calcium Deficiency Affecting Your Health? Expert Insights for Seniors
Understanding Inner Knee Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Inner knee pain? Hello, Doctor! For the past few days, I have been experiencing difficulty going down stairs with my right foot. There is a painful cramping sensation on the inner side of my knee, which feels like a cramp but isn't quite the same! I have to massage and knead...
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1. It may be inflammation of the medial collateral ligament, and activities such as going up and down stairs should be avoided. 2. At home, you can apply heat and rest. 3. You may seek physical therapy, including electrical stimulation and ultrasound treatment, for improvement. 4...[Read More] Understanding Inner Knee Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Rehabilitation Options for Finger Injuries: Can Therapy Help?
Finger contusion Hello, Dr. Chen! I injured my right index finger due to improper handling of machinery. Although it has been three months and there is no pain, I still cannot exert strength. Can rehabilitation therapy help improve this? Thank you!
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1. Rehabilitation treatment should be initiated, such as paraffin therapy to increase flexibility, and ultrasound or laser therapy to promote circulation. 2. If necessary, occupational therapy should be added to enhance hand function training, which can strengthen finger mobility...[Read More] Rehabilitation Options for Finger Injuries: Can Therapy Help?
Supporting Parents of Children with Developmental Delays: A Guide
Developmental delay Hello, Director Chen! My wife is an advanced maternal age mother, having given birth to our first child at 40 years old. We conducted all necessary prenatal checks, and everything was fine. Our son has been growing up with care, but after 7 months, we noticed ...
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1. You can visit a pediatric neurologist or a rehabilitation specialist to assess for developmental delays, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, or sensory integration issues. 2. Early intervention in rehabilitation, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, can...[Read More] Supporting Parents of Children with Developmental Delays: A Guide
Should Stroke Patients Use Canes? Expert Advice on Rehabilitation
Stroke Hello, Director: My father had a sudden stroke two months ago and was immediately sent for rehabilitation. In recent days, he has been able to walk somewhat unsteadily, but he refuses to use a cane, believing that relying on it will hinder his progress. He says we are not ...
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1. Walking with a cane has its benefits: (1) increased safety, reducing the risk of falls. (2) improved gait. (3) decreased spasticity. 2. If a patient experiences limb spasticity that does not worsen with walking and has a good gait, then consideration can be given to walking wi...[Read More] Should Stroke Patients Use Canes? Expert Advice on Rehabilitation
Understanding Rehabilitation: When to Pause Your Therapy Sessions
Rehabilitation issues? Hello Director Chen! Before starting rehabilitation, I experienced intermittent numbness and soreness in my left hand. After some neck stretching, the discomfort has significantly reduced, and I only feel occasional numbness now. I have been in rehabilitati...
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1. Cervical traction should be performed until symptom relief or the maximum weight is reached (approximately 1/4 of body weight, up to a maximum of 14 kg), and should be maintained for one to two weeks, after which rehabilitation can be temporarily paused. 2. At home, it is impo...[Read More] Understanding Rehabilitation: When to Pause Your Therapy Sessions
Effective Home Remedies for Ankle Sprains: Heat, Creams, and Support
Ankle sprain Hello, Doctor: I sprained my left ankle while playing basketball. The rehabilitation treatment felt very comfortable at the time, but a few hours later, the pain returned! To recover quickly, can I apply heat and use ointment at home? Once I recover, should I wear an...
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1. You can perform heat therapy at home, apply ointments, and enhance ankle joint flexibility exercises (such as stretching and ball-rolling movements) as well as strength training exercises (using resistance bands for calf workouts). 2. An ankle brace should be worn during physi...[Read More] Effective Home Remedies for Ankle Sprains: Heat, Creams, and Support
Effective Techniques to Stimulate Comatose Patients for Recovery
How to Stimulate a Comatose Patient Hello Director Chen! My cousin has been in a coma for 10 months due to acute encephalitis. He was transferred from one major hospital to another and seems to show some responses, such as being able to grasp family members' hands. Since he ...
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1. The patient shows some recovery from coma; verbal or tactile stimulation can be used (such as rubbing the patient's limbs with a towel or cloth, or gently tapping their limbs). 2. Massaging the "Yongquan" point on the soles of the feet and the big toes on both s...[Read More] Effective Techniques to Stimulate Comatose Patients for Recovery
Understanding Interferential Current Therapy: Is Skin Darkening Normal?
Interference wave Hello Director Chen: I am undergoing rehabilitation, and one of the treatments is interferential current therapy for my right arm (from the wrist to the elbow). The soreness has decreased somewhat, but my skin has turned dark black, which is quite alarming! Is t...
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1. This is not a normal reaction and may be due to the sponge on the electrode being dry. You can ask the therapist to moisten the sponge to prevent this phenomenon. 2. The current may be too high; you can ask the therapist to adjust the intensity.[Read More] Understanding Interferential Current Therapy: Is Skin Darkening Normal?
Understanding Wax Therapy: Addressing Concerns and Treatment Duration
Regarding wax therapy? Hello, Dr. Chen! After my mother had paraffin therapy on her left hand, her entire arm developed red patches that only disappeared the next day. Is this a negative effect? It has been three weeks, and her hand still frequently feels numb. Should she continu...
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1. This is a normal vascular response, which typically subsides in about 6 to 8 hours; it will not have any negative effects. 2. It may also be due to the wax treatment unit heating up (when the red light is on), reaching temperatures of 57°C (generally between 52°C and 57°C). 3....[Read More] Understanding Wax Therapy: Addressing Concerns and Treatment Duration
Understanding Knee Issues: Rehabilitation for Seniors After Injury
Knee issues Hello, Dr. Chen! My mother is 67 years old. Six months ago, she fell while walking and fractured her right leg at the knee. Was this caused by severe bone loss? The orthopedic surgeon provided appropriate surgical treatment but did not replace her knee with a prosthet...
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1. Decreased balance, muscle atrophy, and osteoporosis in the elderly are the main causes of falls. 2. It is recommended to visit a rehabilitation department for deep heat therapy and electrical stimulation, as well as to train thigh muscle strength for quicker recovery. 3. It is...[Read More] Understanding Knee Issues: Rehabilitation for Seniors After Injury